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The impact of demographic evolution on skills management in companies

2 min read
August 16, 2024
Morgan Donnette
Lucas Fauchille
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Morgan Donnette & Lucas Fauchille

The impact of demographic evolution on skills management in companies

Introduction

Demographic evolution, characterized by an aging workforce and increasing employee diversity, poses new challenges for companies in terms of skills management. To maintain their competitiveness, organizations must continuously adapt their HR strategies to meet the needs of a changing labor market.

Strategic Workforce Planning: A strategic necessity

Strategic Workforce Planning, introduced in France in 2005 to replace previous models, has become an essential tool for anticipating transformations linked to demographic evolution. It allows companies to identify future skills needs, prepare internal professional transitions, and effectively manage employee career paths. By offering a forward-looking approach, Strategic Workforce Planning helps organizations align internal talent with their strategic objectives while ensuring they have the necessary skills to face tomorrow's challenges.

Artificial intelligence and the increasing need for internal mobility

The advent of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is radically transforming work environments. This technological transformation requires rapid and regular reskilling of employees to meet new skills requirements. AI, by automating certain tasks and creating new roles, exacerbates the need for fluid and dynamic internal mobility. The ability to quickly reposition existing talent thus becomes a strategic asset for companies, allowing them to remain competitive in a constantly evolving market.

Internal mobility: A pillar of the response to demographic and technological challenges

Faced with demographic challenges and technological evolution, internal mobility is a key HR strategy. It not only allows companies to capitalize on existing skills but also strengthens employee engagement by offering development opportunities within the company. This approach reduces external recruitment costs and ensures rapid adaptation to changing skills needs while promoting talent retention.

Creates.community: The ideal solution for Strategic Workforce Planning and internal mobility

Creates.community stands out as an essential tool for companies wishing to successfully implement Strategic Workforce Planning and optimize their talent management. Our platform offers automated skills analysis, continuously updated mapping of internal talent, and facilitates internal mobility. Thanks to Creates.community, HR managers can identify declining skills, plan targeted training actions, and prepare future recruitment based on reliable data. By supporting Strategic Workforce Planning, Creates.community enables companies to remain agile in the face of demographic changes and technological advances, and to maximize the effectiveness of their human resources.

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